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Cup of Culture
Noho Hewa: The Wrongful Occupation of Hawaii
MCC THEATER
This documentary is a contemporary look at Hawaiian people, politics, and resistance in the face of their systematic erasure under U.S. laws, economy, militarism, and real estate speculation. It is a raw, unscripted story that makes critical links between seemingly unrelated industries, and is told from the perspective of Hawaiians. Keala Kelly, 82 min., English and Hawaiian with English subtitles, 2009, USA.
True Tales and Clever Lies Dan Kwong
MCC THEATER
Award-winning performance artist Dan Kwong presents excerpts from his most recent solo IT’S GREAT 2B AMERICAN. From elementary school stories to historical sagas, Kwong reveals the delicious irony that comes with a U.S. passport and an Asian face: “oppressed minority” here at home, yet privileged citizen of the great global power while abroad. Dan also performs other gems from the Kwong-repertoire that highlight his unique mix of autobiography, family history, historical events, and contemporary issues. A powerful, funny, poignant evening of performance!
Student Series - Meet the Filmmaker La Isla - Archives of a Tragedy
MCC THEATER
In this artfully rendered film, Guatemala’s violent history of repression at the hands of extremist political regimes is laid bare following the discovery of a vast archive of secret police documents. Found near the site of La Isla—a notorious extrajudicial prison—the cache details with chilling specificity the surveillance, torture, and killing of thousands of civilians targeted by the country’s succession of fanatical right-wing governments. Discussion with the director following the screening. Uli Stelzner,
83 min., Spanish with English subtitles, 2009, Germany and Guatemala. Co-sponsored by Unión Salvadoreña de Estudiantes Universitarios (USEU).
Art Exhibit
Bridging Through the Arts: Transracial Community Building
MCC LOUNGE
This exhibit creates a space for visual representation, embodied expression, and critical dialogue regarding the challenges, possibilities and visions of forming community across racial lines. Artists featured include Sophia Armen, Tara Atherley, Sandy Baños, Evan Bissell, Fabian Debora, Nayeli Guzmán, Nicole Leopardo, Ozi Magaña, Eric Murphy, Gabriel Navar, Shizue Seigel, Mica Valdez, Linda Vallejo. Join us for a reception and spoken word on April 7! Co-sponsored by the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department.
